Cañon City and Fremont County have a diverse job market spanning government, education, healthcare, corrections, outdoor recreation, and small business. The largest employers include the State of Colorado corrections system, St. Thomas More Hospital, the Cañon City School District, and city and county government.
For remote workers, the job market is wherever your internet connection is — and Cañon City's broadband infrastructure makes it a viable base for professionals employed anywhere. For those seeking local employment, the links below connect directly to the hiring portals of the region's major employers.
This is not a one-industry town. The employment base is distributed across public sector, healthcare, education, and a growing small business ecosystem — which means the local economy does not rise or fall on a single employer.
The hiring portals linked below connect directly to the region's major employers. Listings are maintained by the employers themselves and updated as positions open and close.
Government
City of Cañon City, Fremont County, and State of Colorado positions — including corrections, natural resources, utilities, law enforcement, and administrative roles based in the region.
- City of Cañon City Jobs
Utility, police, administrative, and support positions.
- Fremont County Employment
Sheriff, transportation, clerk, and administrative roles.
- State of Colorado Jobs
Corrections, natural resources, and administrative roles in Fremont County.
Education & Healthcare
Cañon City Schools RE-1, Pueblo Community College, and St. Thomas More Hospital are consistent employers with teaching, clinical, administrative, and support staff openings throughout the year.
- Cañon City Schools Employment
Teaching, administrative, and support staff positions.
- Pueblo Community College Careers
Faculty and staff positions including the Cañon City campus.
Regional Job Boards
The FEDC regional job board aggregates listings from employers across Fremont County. For broader Colorado searches, the state employment portal includes positions based locally.
- FEDC Regional Job Board
Regional listings from employers across Fremont County, searchable by company and position type.